How far is Newaygo, MI from Ann Arbor, MI?

The driving distance from Newaygo, MI to Ann Arbor, MI is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.2 mi
02h 45m
Flight
130.79 mi
210.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.79 mi
Kilometers
210.49 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.2 mi
Kilometers
272.3 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ann Arbor
Mon, May 4, 7:44 AM EDT
Return by in Newaygo
Mon, May 4, 10:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newaygo
2026-05-04T04:59
Arrive Ann Arbor
Mon, May 4, 7:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newaygo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eagle
MI

Human settlement in Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America

From Newaygo
83.2 mi
01h 22m
To Ann Arbor
86 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newaygo and Ann Arbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newaygo and Ann Arbor.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    824 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road

    2224 ft · 52 sec · State Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Adams Street

    2158 ft · 46 sec · Adams Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Mason Drive

    1981 ft · 39 sec · Mason Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 37

    708 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 37

  6. 6

    Continue on South Mason Drive

    4.8 mi · 7 min · South Mason Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on South Maple Street

    3105 ft · 1 min · South Maple Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mason Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mason Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on North Newaygo Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · North Newaygo Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Apple Avenue

    50 m · 2 sec · Apple Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Apple Avenue

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Apple Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Alpine Avenue Northwest

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Alpine Avenue Northwest

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    1955 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Detroit

    50.8 mi · 54 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Ann Arbor, Flint

    1744 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward M 14 West: Ann Arbor

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward US 23 BUS: Downtown Ann Arbor

    1.5 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · Depot Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    36 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on North State Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North State Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newaygo and Ann Arbor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alpine Avenue Northwest
71.3 mi · 42%
I 96 East
50.8 mi · 30%
US 23 South
14.5 mi · 9%
Apple Avenue
12.8 mi · 8%
South Mason Drive
4.76 mi · 3%
North Newaygo Road
4.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Alpine Avenue Northwest

Merge slight right

65.7 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
130.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
01h 22m from Newaygo
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Newaygo and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ann Arbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newaygo to Ann Arbor?

The road trip is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Newaygo and 86 miles from Ann Arbor.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Newaygo and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ann Arbor.

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eagle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eagle.

RAIL

East Lansing station

26 mi away
1240 South Harrison Road
BUS

Owosso, MI

55 mi away
109 Comstock Street
RAIL

Albion station

62 mi away
300 North Eaton St.
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

64 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newaygo and Ann Arbor. Straight-line distance: 130.79 mi (210.49 km).

Newaygo

#1 Newaygo

City in Newaygo County, Michigan, United States of America

Population2,099
Coordinates43.4197400, -85.8000500
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Ann Arbor

#2 Ann Arbor

The most populous city in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Population119,280
Coordinates42.2775600, -83.7408800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.800185, 43.419934)
End: South State Street (-83.740762, 42.277562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.6 L · about $22.51
Round trip
$45.03
11.94 gal · 45.2 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.51 $45.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.39 $50.78
Premium $4.65 $27.78 $55.57
Diesel $5.30 $31.66 $63.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Newaygo and Ann Arbor. The current time is 04:59:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.